Overview
- Rousey said the promotion would be reduced to “just three letters” if White departs and that the sport’s top spot would be “up for grabs.”
- Her comments were made on Bert Kreischer’s Bertcast and were widely reported Nov. 2–3, with no indications of imminent leadership changes at the UFC.
- Coverage framed her view against the organization’s growth under White, from the 2001 purchase for about $2 million to a sale topping $4 billion and a $7.7 billion rights deal shifting broadcasts to Paramount in 2026.
- Comparing promoters, Rousey said White prioritizes profitability while Vince McMahon chased cultural influence, adding, “I’m a capitalist… so [I pick] Dana.”
- The remarks were part of a broader, provocative interview that also criticized MMA fans and downplayed Joe Rogan’s expertise and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s standing.